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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,044 and 770,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,044 and 770,400 is: 1,643,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,044 : 770,400 = 770,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,044/770,400 = 770,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,044x = 770,400 × 770,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,044x = 593,516,160,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,516,160,000/361,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643,888.72

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